The Pedersoli John Bodine is a single-shot rolling block rifle chambered in .45-70 Govt, built for long-range target shooting. It has a heavy 30-inch octagonal barrel with a matte blue finish and a walnut pistol-grip stock and forend. A double set trigger and traditional long-range sights round out the target-oriented configuration. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Pedersoli 
• Model: John Bodine 
• Caliber: .45-70 Govt 
• Capacity: 1 Round 
• Barrel Length: 30 in 
• Finish: Matte Blue 
• Stock Material: Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

• Double set trigger for a refined, adjustable trigger break suited to precision shooting 
• Creedmoor-style rear sight matched to a tunnel-style front sight, a classic long-range aiming pair 
• Heavy octagonal barrel profile for a stable, front-heavy balance at distance 
• Walnut stock and forend carry a German silver cap at the forend tip

Owners of the Pedersoli John Bodine tend to praise the fit and finish of the rolling block action, describing the lockup as tight and the trigger break as crisp once the double set trigger is engaged. The octagonal barrel and walnut stock draw comment for their traditional look, though a few buyers note the action benefits from a break-in period before it smooths out.

Handling a single-shot target rifle like this takes some adjustment for shooters used to repeaters, and most owners say the manual loading cycle becomes second nature quickly. The Creedmoor and tunnel sight setup is generally liked for target work, though shooters coming from optics-only backgrounds sometimes find the learning curve steeper than expected.

Value opinions vary: some owners feel the price is justified by the level of finish and the historical accuracy of the John Bodine configuration, while others wish aftermarket sight and stock options were easier to find. Most agree the rifle rewards patient, deliberate shooting rather than fast repeat strings.